Custom Fitness Concepts

What I like about Custom Fitness Concepts is that it keeps my workouts new, so I don't get bored. If I begin to slack off, the instructors are very good at getting in contact with me through e-mail to encourage me to come back to class. This is a really well-run organization. more

I've been going to Custom Fitness Concepts, LLC. for about 8 months now. I feel stronger and have lost weight too. It's convenient because they offer hours right after work and have lots of locations nearby. The trainers create exercises that fit your needs, so you're never straining your body. This is really nice if you are out of shape, they'll adjust the workouts to help you get through them, and to build up to the point where your body becomes capable of the workout. My only qualm is that they use a third party system for billing. So if I have an inquiry, it can take up to 5 days to hear back. And if they reply back with a question, it will take another 5 days for an answer. Unfortunately, it's just a sloppy, long, drawn out billing system. RESPONSE FROM Custom Fitness Concepts, LLC: Thank you for your review! We have recently made changes to our billing process with Member Solutions and we hope this will make things much smoother and faster for everyone! If you need anything concerning your billing account, please email Billing@CFCFitness.com for immediate service. more

I used a groupon for the Dupont Circle boot camp. Reggie is fantastic, he really gets on everyone to do the best they can possibly do and is very intense. If you were an athlete in college or are just looking for an intense workout sign up with Reggie. more

Thank you for the challenging workouts. I get bored very easily but find myself sticking with CFC workouts! Love the variety and can see visible changes in my physique. I have lost INCHES since I started boot camp (5 months ago): 3" in my waist and hips! 1.5" in my right bicep and 1" in my left bicep Amazing! I'm a 5'8" 41-year-old female so these are welcome decreases! Dropped a size or two! Can't thank you enough! I LOVE boot camp :) more

I have been a member of Custom Fitness Concepts for a solid year now and have gone through the season changes, working out in both winter and summer. I still very much enjoy it because it is a new way of life for me in terms of a healthier lifestyle and a commitment to fitness. The first few weeks are definitely the most difficult, but once you get through it, it is the most rewarding because you are committing to a healthier way of life and making new friends. more

I just moved to the area and was looking for a new bootcamp. I decided to try CFC (indoor location in Sterling) and was pleasantly surprised. I consider myself quite fit and and hard to challenge, but Tom's workouts exceeded my expectations! He comes up with something new every day and I can't wait until the next one! Although the workouts are an hour long, they feel so short, because they are real fun. And my body has been sore for days! If you a beginner, don't let this scare you away. Tom will challenge you to your level. I also have to add that the price is very affordable compared to the other bootcamps out there),and they offer more options and flexibility. more

I've been going to CFC in Sterling for over a year now (first outdoors and now inside the gym). I joined through a Groupon and couldn't be happier! I am not a morning person, so getting out of bed at 5:30 am is really tough, but I continue doing it because the results are great and Tom is an amazing motivator. Tom makes waking up that early so worthwhile! I usually just get to 2 classes a week and I have seen results in toning my entire body. I've been to many other boot camps in the area and this one is hands down the best! more

CFC Boot Camp has to be the best boot camp program available in the DC region. Not only is it affordable, but it's also incredibly interactive. Tom, the owner, posts helpful and interesting information on health and fitness, and provides a ton of options for locations and times for classes. Yousof (my instructor) is always willing to go above and beyond to enhance our experience, even to the point of providing wake-up calls! They also provide alternate exercises for people with injuries, and are always very encouraging and non-judgmental. I plan to continue with CFC Boot Camp indefinitely, despite having a lifetime membership to one of the larger gyms. more

I had a baby and a surgery, and was hoping to lose weight, so I signed up for Custom Fitness Concepts. 6 weeks after joining, I got back to my fitness level. I had not been able to do ab work for over a year. I feel great! The workout is fun! They change it up and no one workout is ever the same. The training is awesome and Tom is incredibly helpful. In the past I would go to other gyms and no one had ever told me about having the correct position when working out. Tom corrected my form so that my workouts will do what they are supposed to. He tells me which workouts will be optimum for what I'm trying to achieve. I work out for an hour each time. I can't say enough about how great they are. They are encouraging, helpful, and have awesome trainers who pay attention. more

Our instructor from Custom Fitness Concepts completely makes the class. He is extremely knowledgeable, fun, and energetic. It's always a different workout. I've recruited so many people from my company to go there too. more

Custom Fitness Concepts, LLC has taken me to new heights in just 5 short months! I've been at a desk job the past 35 years and the fitness routine that CFC provides have melted off the flab to expose a much younger me. My goal for the next 2 years, with the help of CFC, is to be by age 60, in the best shape of my life! CFC is just fantastic! more

My wife and I have attended about 80 classes at Custom Fitness Concepts, LLC. The instructors are very good. We have experienced about half a dozen instructors and we think Andrea is the best instructor so far. We both prefer the time of day we go, which is 6am. The good thing about their classes, are that they are always different and never predictable. We've been to so many classes and never had one repeat itself which we think is very good. They manage to push you through one muscle group each class. Most classes offer some flexibility and are not one size fits all, which they could improve. There are different degrees of fitness among the attendees, so you're going at the lowest speed of the slowest person, so not everybody is challenged as far as they could be. On a cardio level, they don't manage to push us as much as we push ourselves when we workout on our own. I think it's hard for them because their are different degrees of fitness in each class. We take classes twice a week, and also work out on our own 4-5 times. I think they should find some way of rewarding or create an incentive plan or a loyalty program for those people who are regulars and are consistent in their workouts and attending class. Right now they only offer incentives for people who join and drop out, their offered incentives to come back. more

I began using Custom Fitness Concepts, LLC after I moved to the area. I have been using them now for two years. I love the variety of the workouts! I have had 4 or 5 trainers since I started going there and they were all great. The instructors also do a very good job. Kevin is a great instructor and he makes you feel comfortable. I really enjoy working out there. more

I have some pinched nerves which has been 'harassing me'. I wanted to work on strengthening y back (as well as shave a couple/few pounds). I worked with Reggie Stovell. He has helped e do just that. I never want one to think that I intend on 'wimping' out of any exercise. But, he bruise that I have on my back area which pinches the nerves ...they do render me motionless from time to time). Reggie has been very patience, understanding and supportive. He mmediately asked about details of my back pain/injury and made sure to incorporate my hysical therapy workout in with the core, cardio and strengthening. Usually, my pains are ery temporary and while I have them, he talks me through it and gets me right back on track. I eel that he listens to me when I mention where and what type of pain I have ...and he has hanged to alternatives that certainly still give me a work out. I feel safe and trust that Reggie as my 'issues' in mind while pushing me more and more (as I get stronger). I can tell that he as learned (reads) me well, to notice a "that may be hurting me" grimace from a "geez, this is ard" grimace. I trust his knowledge and professionalism to be sure I am "good to go" while eing safe. Reggie really knows when and how he can push me to do more but not 'go verboard' (I do still have an injury). I really appreciate this type of service ...and comfort. In comparison to how I felt before I tarted working out with Reggie and Custom Fitness ...there are no words. But, a few more ...I an say that it is nice back to 'being me'. I can walk around more without pain. It is a shame to ay that I got so use to the pain, that I was sort of confused when I started to not feel it (daily). I now I am not all the way there, but I am happy to have Custom Fitness and Reggie to help me n my way. Thank you Custom Fitness! Thank you Reggie! I hope to be joining boot camp oon enough. Always, Dione Castro more

I have the privilege of having the owner as my instructor at the new indoor studio! The classes are kick-b*tt and the hour just flys by. I have been a fairly consistent gym rat for 25+ years and I'm never going back. This is truly like having your own personal trainer for a fraction of the cost. I am continually physically and yes even mentally challenged - doing exercises I never imagine I would or could do. Ive had two other instructors who are excellent as well. I found CFC through Groupon and it has been the best the find hands down. I always thought of boot-camps as a one-month program, now I see it as part of my lifestyle. Exercise can and should be fun and CFC delivers! more

My company set up a program with Custom Fitness Concepts, LLC. after work from 5:30pm-6:30pm. There were roughly around 10 people in the class. What I really liked about it is that you could go 3 days a week or 4 days a week. I went for about 6 months, and I was in the best shape since high school! I had to stop because I am pregnant, but I am planning on going back. The instructor is good about working with peoples skill levels. We had people who were total beginners and new to fitness, as well as advanced people too. The instructor is great about tailoring exercises to fit all levels. This class is great, it's quick and convenient. more

When I had rotator cuff surgery, and my insurance was no longer paying for physical therapy, I went to Custom Fitness Concepts, LLC. to help rehab my shoulder. It really helped to make my arm and shoulder stronger. I ended up sticking with it because I saw more results than just in my arm. I've been there over a year now, and I really think that because it's tough, it works and gets you in shape. The instructors are really helpful and are flexible in working with you no matter what level you are at. They'll modify your workouts to fit what you need. Also, the instructors and the people in the class are very encouraging. I also like that the business itself is very flexible if you need to reschedule. This is a great company! more

It has been a really great experience for me. I used to go to a gym and even did personal training at home. This has been a lot more affordable and even though it is in a group setting you still get individual attention. All the instructors are great. It is nice that they pay attetion and help you challenge and push yourself as needed. It is not an easy class by any means. more

I loved the workouts with CFC, and would have continued if I hadn't moved too far from my bootcamp site. The process for dealing with billing and my account was frustrating. In the end to cancel my membership its taken several calls, with a different explanation from the customer service person each time. Great workouts and trainers, just needs a self-service online format for controlling membership. RESPONSE FROM Custom Fitness Concepts, LLC: Hi Sarah,
I am so happy that you enjoyed our fitness program but am disappointed about the billing issues you had. We actually do have an online account managment system through our 3rd party billing provider. I'll look into finding a way to ensure that all of our clients know about this feature. We hope to see you back with us again in the near future!
Tom Kalka, CEO of CFC more

I think it made a big in my life that I started going to Custom Fitness Concepts. I would go work out in sports and gyms before, but I have been pretty happy with the service and it has been very positive for me. I know it's tough, and sometimes I don't want to get out of bed and go do it, but I like it because it's a group of people, working in a group, and the instructors are pretty well versed in the fitness stuff. I'm a little older than most, but I try to keep up. I think the prices are a plus, but every once in awhile it would be nice to have more options. I know they have a 3-day and unlimited rates, but I can't do unlimited because I'm over 50 and I need a day in the middle of the week to recuperate, and 3 days of working out is not enough either. I need to check online and see if there are other rates available, because maybe I'm just unaware of them. more